Sharks' Scott Hannan says he's OK for playoff opener

SAN JOSE -- Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan practiced at full speed Monday and said he'd be available to play in Game 1 of San Jose's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Hannan was hit in the head by Patrick Bordeleau in the first period of Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche and did not return. No penalty was called. Hannan also did not travel with the team to Phoenix for Saturday's game against the Coyotes.

"I don't know, I think those hits are needless, but it's over and done with," Hannan said. "I don't think it was really hard, but we all saw it. He didn't catch much of my shoulder, if any of my shoulder. He caught all the side of my head."

Hannan was a full participant in Monday's hourlong practice, but was not among the Sharks' top three defensive pairings. Hannan was paired with Matt Tennyson, who was recalled from Worcester of the AHL on Monday.

The other defensive pairings were Justin Braun and Brad Stuart, Marc Edouard-Vlasic and Jason Demers, and Dan Boyle and Matt Irwin.

Hannan, an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, finished with three goals and nine assists in 55 games this year.

On Jan. 9, Hannan was elbowed by Detroit Red Wings forward Daniel Cleary and suffered a concussion. He played the following game against Boston, but then was out of action for seven games before he returned Jan. 29 against Edmonton.